Thousands demonstrated in Hong Kong against the conference of the World Trade Organisation. Copied to clipboard Hundreds of people fought police, who used pepper spray and tear gas. See BBC news for pictures: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4537666.stm riots China Asia Hong Kong World Trade Organization (WTO)
Hong Kong Phooey - WTO conference ends with the usual promises After its Hong Kong summit, at which thousands of people demonstrated and fought with riot police SchNEWS examines the differences between the WTO’s words and its practices.
Image China: One killed and 60 injured in riot over transport price hikes A student was killed and at least 60 people were injured in central China when villagers armed with…
Chinese villagers riot over land grab Up to ten thousand Chinese villagers blockaded a warehouse in the village of Sanzhou in the southern province of Guangdong last week, claiming it had been built on land seized illegally by the Chinese government.
On tap at the WTO: Private water The focus of the Hong Kong round for rich western nations is to squeeze every drop of money they can by privatising public services. When it comes to water systems, that can be deadly.
